Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
On Friday, May 16, economist and political activist, Professor Pat Utomi, said he is receiving support from some Nigerians who are planning to mobilise 500 lawyers to defend him against the Department of State Services (DSS).
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“It’s energising (that) some want to put together 500 lawyers to defend me against the DSS,” he said.
Legit.ng reported that Pat Utomi reacted to the legal action initiated against him by the DSS following his decision to form a shadow government.
The DSS sued Pat Utomi for allegedly attempting to usurp President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by forming a shadow government.
The DSS, in its suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, said that Utomi’s alleged actions posed a threat to national security and constitutional order.
The secret police sought a court declaration that Utomi’s actions were illegal and wanted a permanent injunction against establishing such bodies.
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In a post shared on his X account on Friday, May 16, 2025, Utomi dismissed the allegations and said he remains resolute in his commitment to democratic ideals.
Speaking further, Utomi said he was gladdened by the solidarity he had received from across the country, Channels TV reported.
“I am heartened by messages of solidarity from across Nigeria on this shadowy business of chasing shadows of shadow cabinets. Reminds me of the Nigeria I used to know. I want to thank all.”
"What is the goal of the Big Tent shadow team. It is a simple effort at the education of citizenry about governance and policy options as well as holding power accountable. I first suggested a shadow group as a means of deepening our democracy about 14 years ago," Utomi added.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Professor Utomi said it was clear that the current political parties and politicians could not save Nigeria.
The renowned political economist said two categories of Nigerians were coming together to form a 'mega party' to unseat the ruling APC.
Utomi said two cohorts of politicians - the 'mea culpa' and the 'new value' cohorts - would create a platform to take away power from Tinubu.
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